FOOT & ANKLE ARTICLES
- DR. JOEL SEEDMAN -
Here are 21 New Year’s resolution goals that all advanced lifters, athletes, fitness enthusiasts, and general populations should apply to their training in the new year. These will take your performance, physique, strength, size, and health to the next level.
Bodyweight training is the new rage. Unfortunately most folks end up going about their quarantine and home bodyweight workouts in a very ineffective way thereby sacrificing their gym gains. Here are 25 key tips you should implement immediately.
Looking for a quick solution for fixing improper foot and ankle mechanics? Look no further than the “bridge the gap” method. Here’s how to apply it to your favorite single leg movements as well as squats, deadlifts, lunges, and hinges for optimal lower body function.
When it comes to optimizing athletic performance, speed, and power output, mastering your jumping and landing mechanics are key. Here are some of my favorite variations to master your jumping & landing mechanics including eccentric isometrics.
The topic of training children and adolescent athletes is often controversial as there is quite a bit of inconclusive and mixed data. Here are my top 15 most important tips for safely and effectively optimizing performance in young athletes.
If you're looking for a unique training protocol that not only improves muscle activation and body mechanics but can also be applied to every movement pattern there is, you'll want to give the offset angle training method a try.
Why Weak Feet and Ankles Can Ruin Your Strength and Speed...And How to Fix
Check out STACK's review of Dr. Seedman's Ultimate Foot & Ankle Training Manual. This often overlooked area of the body is a hidden key that if trained properly can unlock loads of untapped performance and training potential. (Read More →)
Single-Leg KB Swap: Strengthen Your Feet & Ankles
Can you strengthen your ankles and feet while also improving core stability, glute function, and postural alignment? You can with the single-leg swap, which works wonders for a number of lower-body neuromuscular deficiencies. (Read More →)
Barefoot/Minimalist Trend and Mobility Optimization
In this interview, Dr. Seedman discusses why the minimalist and barefoot trend will be making a comeback and why barefoot training is so important for sports. (Read More →)
Foot and Ankle Workouts for Athletic Performance
Dr. Seedman argues that athletes must train their ankles and feet for performance, and offers tips and exercises to improving foot and ankle function as well as specific recommendations for barefoot and minimalist shoes/footwear. (Read More →)
Foot and Ankle Training for Optimal Performance
Proper foot, ankle, and toe mechanics are the most neglected areas in performance training. Dr. Seedman shares exercises, drills, and cues are best for developing proper foot, ankle, and toe mechanics. (Read More →)
Eyes-closed training is something I frequently incorporate with all of my clients and athletes. That’s because it improves movement mechanics and muscle function due to enhanced proprioceptive feedback from the muscles. Here’s how.